American Bakers AssociationABA is a voluntary trade association dedicated to representing the interests of the wholesale baking industry before the United States Congress, federal agencies, state legislatures, and international regulatory authorities.

Bread Bakers Guild of AmericaEstablished to bring together individuals involved in the production of high quality, artisan bread products, and to represent their common interests through interaction & exchange of information, education & to raise professional standards.

Home Baking AssociationA United States not-for profit organization that includes persons, firms or corporations, trade or non-profit associations engaged directly or indirectly in promoting scratch baking.

Independent Bakers AssociationA Washington, D.C. based national trade association of over 400 mostly family owned wholesale bakeries and allied industry trades. The Association was founded in 1968 to protect the interests of independent wholesale bakers from antitrust and anti-competitive mergers and acquisitions; pressure Congress to support market-oriented farm commodity programs; seek representation to consider federal labor, tax and environmental law.

Retail Bakers of AmericaA not-for-profit US trade association for independent retail bakeries (anyone selling baked goods at retail). Its mission is to improve the operation and profitability of retail bakeries through best practices, continuing education, training, etc.

U.S. Wheat AssociatesDevelops export markets on behalf of American wheat farmers, for all classes of U.S. wheat. Working in more than 100 countries, USW offers information, education and assistance to buyers, millers, bakers, traders, and government officials in all export markets.
The site is available in English, Chinese, Spanish and French.

Wheat Foods CouncilA United States nonprofit organization formed to help increase awareness of dietary grains as an essential component to a healthy diet.

International

American Association of Cereal Chemists InternationalAn interntaional non-profit organization of members who are specialists in the use of cereal grains in foods. This association publishes Cereal Chemistry and Cereal Foods World as well as books on grain and food science.

American Institute of BakingA not-for-profit corporation, founded by the North American wholesale and retail baking industries in 1919 as a technology transfer center for bakers and food processors. It currently has more than 900 members in many countries.

American Society of BakingFormerly known as the American Society of Bakery Engineers. An international society whose members are either engaged in, involved with, or interested in wholesale or large-scale bakery production.

CIAA, Confederation of the Food and Drink Industries of the EURepresents the food and drink industries' interests, at the level of both European and international institutions.
Participates pro-actively in the development of an environment where all European food and drink companies (whatever their size) can compete effectively for sustainable growth in the context of an enlarged EU and global markets, as well as meeting consumers' needs and playing their part in delivering the targets set by the Lisbon declaration of the European Council - that is, to become the most competitive economy in the world by 2010

European Snacks AssociationA trade association dedicated to the advancement of the European savoury snacks industry. Includes many of the world's favourite snack brands companies, as well as smaller, specialty companies and suppliers, e.g. flavour houses, food processors, etc.

FEDIMA : Federation of European Union Manufacturers and Suppliers of Ingredients to the Bakery, Confectionery, and Patisserie IndustriesThe Federation of European Union Manufacturers and Suppliers of Ingredients to the Bakery, Confectionery and Patisserie Industries, (previously called The European Federation of the Intermediate Products Industries for the Bakery and Confectionery Trades), FEDIMA, was established on 20th May 1969.
Currently FEDIMA has the following objectives:
1. To be the spokesman for its members before any international organisation, particularly in Europe.
2. To contribute, on behalf of its members, to the setting up of European legislation directly affecting their industrial activities.
3. To promote the interests of its members and of their customers at a EU level.
4. To permit the exchange of information between national associations
at a technical and legislative level.
5. To represent its members, within other trade associations and other European groups.
Full text of the organisation's position papers are available as PDF files from the site.

International Dairy-Deli-Bakery AssociationFounded in 1964, IDDBA helps its members enhance their economic position by providing opportunities for professional dialogue, education, exchange of industry data and selling opportunities.

International Union of Bakers and Bakers-ConfectionersAlliance of vocational organisations of bakers & bakers-confectioners. Represents the cultural, economic & social interests of its members; treats problems regarding formation, engineering, quality, sales, tax, & other problems connected with the trade.

All-China Bakery Association (ACBA)A national trade association with members ranging from executive of companies to researchers at research institutions related to baking or baking-related industries.
Aimed at promoting China's baking industry and facilitating communication between members of the baking industry on the mainland, on Taiwon, in Hong Kong, in Macao and in foreigh countries, the Association provides members with the latest news in research and technology as well as represents the interests of the industry to government.
This site is available in Chinese simplified or English.

Australian Society of BakingDedicated to promoting the advancement of baking science and technology, to the exchange of information and to the interaction of baking industry professionals.

BackmittelinstitutA German and Austrian funded institute that acts as a central information office on the use of bread improvers and other intermediate products in the production of bread and pastries. The institute also informs producers, bakers, pastry-makers, journalists, scientists, official control authorities and consumers of the influence of these bread improvers and other products on the quality of the end products. It also provides information on any matters related to food legislation or of nutritional and physiological relevance.

Bakeri.netA Norwegian site with current news, information on upcoming food fairs/exhibitions, suppliers, etc. for those in the bakery or confectionary/pastry trade.

Bakers and Confectioners Skillnet IrelandA network that develops and delivers an "in-house" and off the job training programme to the Bakery Industry.
This web-site provides information on the work done by the Bakers and Confectioners Skillnet nationwide body.

Baking Industry Association (NSW Employers)To improve the industrial, economic & political environment of the New South Wales' baking industry & to inform, assist & educate the industry in operating more effectively for the benefit of employers, employees, consumers & the industry.

Baking Industry Association of New ZealandA nation-wide group of bakery, cafe, catering and pastrycook businesses engaged in a variety of baking-related activities including retail bakeries, cafes, cakeshops and bakery goods wholesalers

BRI ResearchThe Bread Resarch Institute (BRI) is an independent Australian national organization engaged in research, training and the provision of services for the grain, flour milling, grain processing and grain based food industries.
BRI Research offers services and engages in research to enhance the quality and value of the grain food producing process.

British Society of BakingFounded in 1955, the primary purpose is to provide a forum for learning more about the industry through conferences and associated events.

Cereals and Bakery ProductsThis page describes the cereal and bakery products components of the R&D programme of the Prepared Foods Department at Ashtown Food Research Centre, a division of Teagasc (Ireland) and the three main dimensions: research, milling/test baking, and support for industry. Cereal research facilities at AFRC include a mill room, test bakery, dough rheology lab and a sensory unit. There are links from the page to current research results.

Federation of BakersRepresents the interests of the companies baking sliced and wrapped bread, bakery snacks and other bread products  usually referred to as plant bakers. It is a £3 billion industry at retail sales value employing 20,000 people supplying 80% of the nation's bread. It has 9 company members running 47 bakeries in the United Kingdom.

Federation of Biscuit Manufacturers' of India (FBMI)The FBMI represents the organized Indian biscuit industry consisting of small scale, medium and large biscuit manufacturers located in all zones and all States of the country. As the apex body of the biscuit industry, the Federation strives to serve its members in particular and the biscuit industry in general.
Among the objectives of the organization are the following: to promote, protect and safeguard the interests of the biscuit industry and biscuit trade in India; to collect, compile and circulate statistics, market reports, and other useful information relating to the biscuit industry and trade; to promote, support or oppose legislation affecting the biscuit industry and trade; and to promote and safeguard the interests of its members.

Flour Advisory BureauProvides information on all matters relating to or concerning flour and bread in the UK to the public, media, schools, health professionals, the catering, retailing and baking trade.

Flour Milling, Baking and Confectionery TechnologyA department of the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) located in Mysore, India. CFTRI is a premier R&D centre for food technology in the tropics. Over the years this department, or its predecessors have been engaged in wheat research and development, rice research and other grains such as maize, sorghum and millets. The page offers an overview of areas of research and development, technologies developed for a variety of bakery products, major projects as well as contact information.

lepain.ch : le plus grand site suisse sur la boulangerie pātisserie confiserie chocolaterieThis is the site for the Association Romande des Artisans Boulangers-Patisseriers (French Association of the Craftsman Baker-Pastry Cook) of Switzerland. It contains information on the history of bread, nutritional values of bread, the requirements for becoming a baker and confectioner, photos of various types of bread, pastries and confectioneries, current news of interest as well as information on the association itself.

National Association of Master BakersRepresents the view of the craft baking industry in England & Wales to government & other national organisations. It aims to improve the profitiability of all members by providing support, services & training needed by membership to compete effectively.

National Baking Industry Association (NBIA)The industry voice of the Australian baking industry, it focuses on a broad range of matters including education and training, industrial relations issues, political lobbying, workplace health & safety, industry promotion and human resource matters.

pastacanada.comDevoted to Canadian pasta, this site has information on how to fit pasta into your daily diet, the durum wheat plays in producing pasta, why the demand for Canadian pasta is growing as well as topical and useful information.
The site is available in English or French.

Singapore Bakery & Confectionery Trade AssociationFounded 1947 by a group of bakers in Singapore, the association's aim is to promote and expand the development of the bakery trade in Singapore. In 1967 the confectionery trade was included and the name changed to reflect their inclusion. The objectives of the association are:
*To secure the complete Organisation in the Association of all Singapore Bakeries and Confectioneries and any other members in accordance with this Rules and Regulations.
*To protect the interests of members and to enhance rapport and Co-operation amongst members.
* To take up any matter affecting the interest of the Association or the trade with Government's Departments and any other Association.

Worshipful Company of BakersThe Company is one of the oldest City of London Liveries with a history dating back over 800 years. It continues to be closely involved with the baking trade, and a high proportion of its 400 members are Master Bakers and Allied Traders.